Sermons on John 3:1-2:

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 29, 2021

God's great gift is a new birth in Christ

John 3:13-17: You must be born again Story: Richard Daly who was mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955-1976). Mayor Daly was known as a rather forbidding guy to work for. One day one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and asked for a pay raise. Mayor Daly, who was rather stingy responded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Born Of The Spirit (Trinity Sunday) Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 29, 2021

This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. Trinity Sunday is the beginning of the Year. So this sermon is a journey. It is also the church’s birth story and as some have said the mini Bible sermon.

Main text: Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost to honor the Holy Trinity—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Although the word “trinity” does not appear in Scripture, it is taught in Matthew 28:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 13:14 (and many other biblical passages). The concept of the trinity ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Voice Of Love Is Still Calling, Part Iiii, "a Two-Spirited 'be The Church, Be The Church!" Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on May 30, 2021

Trinity Sunday, Shepherds becoming 'One' with the Triune God. The Light is Shown in dark places! An ecumenical CALL is made to ALL CHURCHES, "That they may ALL BE ONE."

The Voice of Love is Calling! Part IIII A Two-Spirited “Be the Church! Be the Church!” The Shepherds were now becoming ‘One’ with the Triune God, quite the Two-Spirited, ‘New Wave’- ‘Rock Star’ flock. Their movement introduced new and unconventional ideas yet was rooted in ancestral tradition. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:1-17, Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Other

The Courage To Be

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2021

A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year B

May 30, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Is. 6:1-8; Rom. 8:12-17; Jn. 3:1-17 The Courage to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul Tillich was a gifted theologian in the last century. During Hitler’s rise to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jun 1, 2021

How Can God Be One and Yet Three?

The Holy Trinity This is Trinity Sunday. On this Sunday we confess the Athanasian Creed which says in part: And the catholic faith is this: that we worship one God in Trinity, and Trinity in Unity; neither confounding the Persons, nor dividing the Essence. For there is one Person of the Father; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Born Again?

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Jun 5, 2021

People are confused on what it means to be "born again." The understanding of it can literally determine whether one enters heaven or hell!

John 3 (NIV) 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.” 3 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

I Met Him When I Was In The Dark Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 21, 2021

Why is spiritual birth necessary? God’s Word says that unless a person be born again, they cannot see the Kingdom of God. So, the question before us today is this: How can you tell if you have been spiritually born again from above?

John Wesley was a very religious man. For those of you who don’t know it, John Wesley was our founder … along with his brother, Charles. As I said … John Wesley was a very religious man from a very religious family. His father was an ordained Anglican priest. His brothers Samuel and Charles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

"a Seeker Meets The Saviour" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 30, 2021

This sermon deals with the Man Nicodemus as he came to Christ, and Jesus pointing him to a future time three and a half years later when he would see Jesus hanging on a cross.

“A SEEKER MEETS THE SAVIOUR” (Sermon #7 in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 3: 1-21 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 28, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJW8x6WRn1A INTRODUCTION: 1.) Among the phrases we so often hear in the church today are the words: “Seeker”, Seeker ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Luke 7:36-50, Matthew 3:11, Acts 2:38, Titus 3:5-7, Jeremiah 29:13, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hide And Seek School Yard Games #3 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 2, 2021

A sermon about our Savior seeking us.

Easter Sunday 4/4/21 A.M. Luke 19:1-10 Well, a few weeks ago I talked about our first School Yard Game. “Red Rover” Do you all remember that? Satan looks for the WEAK LINK in our lives. And then a couple of weeks ago I talked about the second School Yard Game. “Tag, you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 3:1-7, Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Four Born Again Characteristics Of The Believer!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 4, 2021

When you are Born Again there are many changes that take place in you life. Some are immediately and some changes take a lifetime as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord. We list four characteristics that will certainly take place and continue to grow as you serve the Lord.

Four Born Again Characteristics of the Believer! When you are Born Again there are many changes that take place in you life. Some are immediately and some changes take a lifetime as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord. In this sermon outline we list four characteristics that will certainly take ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 Peter 1:15, Acts 1:8, 1 John 3:2

Losing Your Religion

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 12, 2021

As a Pharisee, Nicodemus believed that God’s law had to be strictly observed and that strict observance was necessary in order to obtain God’s blessing.

TITLE: LOSING YOUR RELIGION SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 3:1-10 The first appearance of Nicodemus we see are found in the scriptures as read in our text. Nicodemus went to seek out Jesus at night. He was afraid to be seen with Him in the day. When Nicodemus met Jesus, he said he believed Jesus came from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Regeneration

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 30, 2022

This is a series I have preached on essential doctrines of the Christian faith.

Title: The Doctrine of Regeneration – Born Again Scripture: John 3 Type: Series on Doctrine Where: GNBC 5-1-22 Intro: Today continue in our series on key doctrines of the Christian faith. Doctrine of Regeneration. We may not hear the word regeneration all that often in common discourse, but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nicodemus And Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 22, 2022

Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish sect of influential Pharisees and a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court. Nicodemus held the prominent position as ruler of the Pharisees, an enormously powerful position.

Nicodemus Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin mentioned in three places in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus Feast Day: August 2 (Eastern Orthodox Church & Byzantine-rite Catholic Churches) August 3 (Roman-rite Catholic Church). Died: Judea Born: Galilee Attributes: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Rebirth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2022

You're not in, until you are born again.

Being a father today is not easy because there’s a lot of pressure on dads to be in the delivery room. I’m not discounting the importance of being involved in this way because I certainly wanted to be there…I just wasn’t sure if I could handle it. I think my dad had it easier in the 60s when he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 13 Revelation 4: The New Birth, John 3:1–15 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 17, 2022

the new birth, along with God’s great love (vv.16–17), is the most important revelation ever made in all of human history. Jesus revealed the new birth.

John Series Part 13 Revelation 4: The New Birth, John 3:1–15 (3:1–15) Introduction: the new birth, along with God’s great love (vv.16–17), is the most important revelation ever made in all of human history. Jesus revealed the new birth. 1. The setting: Nicodemus approached Jesus (vv.1–2). 2. The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist